• CNU 2020: Year in review

    CNU has accomplished a great deal this year, despite the pandemic—especially in the areas of transportation, code reform, and in facilitating virtual conversations on urbanism.
    After all the twists and unexpected events of 2020, it's astonishing how much we achieved. We started the year by simplifying our mission statement to clearly state that we champion walkable urbanism. To me, that mission means scaling up and amplifying the work of our members and allies. It means...Read more

  • CNU is more than the annual Congress; In 2020, our work is more important than ever

    Beyond the event you have come to expect, CNU staff works year-round on programs, research, and partnerships that are shaping the practice of urbanism from the local to the international level. None of this is possible without the ongoing support of our members . You may know that CNU is an...Read more

  • On the Park Bench: Seeing the world through a New Urbanist lens

    CNU is restarting its weekly webinar series, On a Park Bench, by elevating new voices that expand the movement's horizons.
    Four months ago, as coronavirus took hold of cities around the world, urbanists grappled with questions about the connection between population density and viral transmission. They debated how cities could best respond, and how the virus could shape the future of our built environment. Streets were...Read more

  • Why New Urbanism needs your leadership

    If you’re reading this, it’s because you care about New Urbanism and maybe you have some good ideas about how CNU can advance it. If so, then I am here to encourage you to run for CNU’s Board of Directors in 2019. What started in 1993 with six founders and 266 signers of the Charter is now a...Read more